birds drift
over the meadow
summer-deep
the distant pulse
of a tambourine

 

 

4 Responses

  1. janewilliams Says:

    Lovely tanka evoking that lazy summer feel …

  2. Alan Summers Says:

    .
    birds drift
    over the meadow
    summer-deep
    the distant pulse
    of a tambourine

    —JENNY WARD ANGYAL

    Love the 'turning' in line three, and the atmosphere generated by the last line. Wonderful!

    warm regards,
    Alan

  3. Bill Kenney Says:

    "drift"? and "pulse" play together very well

  4. seaviewwarrenpoint Says:

    Lovely, Jenny. This instantly made me think of an outdoor summer music festival. :)

    marion

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